922 KAR 2:120. Section 3. General Requirements.
General: Based on observation, a staff member in the Nursery classroom failed to wash their hands after wiping a child's nose.
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General: Based on observation, a staff member in the Nursery classroom failed to wash their hands after wiping a child's nose.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, education documentation for a staff member (DOH 07/24/24) was not presented for review upon request.
General: Documentation verifying that a staff member (DOH 07/24/24) had received training on first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was not presented for review upon request.
General: Based on review of documentation, a staff member (DOH 07/24/24) failed to complete six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation training. A review of ECE-TRIS confirmed this finding.
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General: Based on observation, a staff member in the Nursery failed to ensure that a child's hands were washed or wiped after the child was diapered.
General: Based on observation, a container of infant fever/pain reliever was stored on the changing pad in the Toddler A classroom, where it was not kept locked. Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
General: Observation of the Preschool playground revealed that a puddle of standing water was present beneath the tire swing, indicating that the area was not well-drained. Additionally, landscaping fabric protruded through the mulch on the Toddler playground, creating a tripping hazard.
General: Observation of the Toddler playground revealed that the Step 2 climber (blue slide) and the Step 2 climber (green slide) both moved and wobbled easily when pressed upon, indicating that the equipment was not securely fastened to the ground.
General: Based on observation, the following was found: Two's Room: 1) The surface beneath the changing pad contained a substantial accumulation of dirt and crumbs. Toddler A Room: 1) The cabinet underneath the changing pad contained an accumulation of crumbs and other debris.
General: Based on observation, two (2) infant's bottles, stored near the sink in the Nursery classroom, were not covered. Food Service Not In Compliance
General: Review of the posted daily schedules revealed that afternoon snack was served at the center at 2:15pm. Further review of the schedule revealed that the center remains open until 06:00pm, therefore, the time in between meals for children who stay at the center past 05:15pm was greater than three (3) hours.
General: Based on observation, the hot water in the hand washing sinks used by children revealed that they were not a minimum temperature of ninety (90) degrees Fahrenheit: 1) The hot water temperature in the Kinder-Prep one (1) room was sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit at the time of review. 2) The hot water temperature in the Kinder-Prep one (1) restroom was sixty-nine (69) and seventy (70) degrees Fahrenheit at the time of review. 3) The hot water temperature in the Kinder-Prep two (2) room was sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit at the time of review. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation In Compliance Kitchen Requirements In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Does Not Provide Meals In Compliance Children's Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, the enrollment information presented for a child (DOE: 05/03/24) failed to contain a parent's signature for the emergency authorization page at the time of review. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a three (3) year old child was bitten by a pet rat at the center, compromising the child's health, safety, and comfort. The child was taken to Immediate Care and prescribed antibiotics. Written Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child center failed to provide DRCC with enrollment packet of child that was withdrawn from the center on 10/27/23. Interview with staff in charge revealed the documents had been shredded. Therefore, center failed to maintain records for five (5) years. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Animals Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, there was no proof that parental consent was obtained in the enrollment packet of a child who was bitten by a pet rat at the child care center. The staff in charge stated that there was signed permission in the enrollment packet of the child, but they could not provide a copy due to files being shredded.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, on 9/26/2023 in the toddler room closet there was a bucket filled with a Lysol cleaning solution and water that was used to clean tables, chairs, and toys. There was a teacher that went into the closet to get chairs and one of the children walked into the closet and put his hands into the bucket with the Lysol water solution then wiped his eyes, therefore the bucket of Lysol cleaning solution with water was not inaccessible to the children in the toddler room.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a one-year-old child placed his/her hands in a bucket of Lysol cleaning solution and water, located in a closet in the Toddler Room on 09/26/2023. The child rubbed his/her hands on his/her eyes directly after this, causing redness of the skin around the eyes and discomfort to the child. The child's health and safety were compromised due to having access to the Lysol cleaning solution and water. Premises Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, a policy stating that the procedures taught in orientation training would be implemented by each child care staff member was not presented for review upon request. Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance
General: Interview with the staff in charge and observation of the presented menu revealed that the following would be served for afternoon snack for the remainder of the week of the inspection: watermelon and water, beef sticks and water, pretzel sticks and water, and graham crackers and water. Therefore, the planned afternoon snacks did not contain at least two (2) required meal components. Meal Planning/Center Does Not Provide Meals In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, several inches of landscaping fabric protruded from underneath the mulch on the large outdoor play area, creating a tripping hazard. Additional observation of the toddler's outdoor play area revealed that a long black cord hung from an exterior window, nearly touching the ground and creating a potential strangulation hazard. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Equipment Not In Compliance
General: Observation during a walkthrough of the center conducted on 06/08/23 revealed that one (1) refrigerator, two (2) freezers, and one (1) pantry within the child care center's kitchen contained several food items whose labels indicated that they had passed their expiration or "use by" date. The items were marked with expiration or "use-by" dates ranging from 02/04/22 to 05/26/23. The staff in charge stated that the aforementioned appliances were used to store food that was intended for consumption by the children in care at the center.
This change of space/change in capacity inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the staff in charge did not present verification that each statement of deficiency issued by the cabinet during the current licensure year and each plan of correction submitted by the child-care center to the cabinet during the current licensure year was readily accessible for public inspection. Animals In Compliance
General: Based on observation in the infant classroom, there was a six-month-old sleeping in the crib with an attachment to their pacifier. Therefore, the child care center did not meet the regulation that only a pacifier is acceptable inside the crib. Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the changing tables in the infant and two-year-old classrooms had unknown debris under the changing pad. Therefore, the changing pads were not kept in a hygienic manner. First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment Not In Compliance
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the staff in charge did not present verification that the center maintained an updated daily activity plan to reflect the current week for the two-year-old classroom. The lesson posted was dated for 03/01/2022-03/05/2022. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain children's records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Upon request, the staff in charge did not present an immunization certificate for a child's file with the enrollment date 8/10/17. Interview with the staff in charge confirmed the center had not received updated documentation for the child. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Animals In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the temperature of the Maytag freezer below 0 degrees. A thermometer in the freezer displayed a temperature of 10 degrees. Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance
General: Based on observation of the ground covering in the Toddler area of the playground, the black, plastic ground covering was protruding from the mulched area creating a tripping hazard. Additionally, a peach colored, metal handrail was loose from the climbing structure. A metal structure with bars secured to the ground, contained three (3) circular screws which were sticking up from the metal piece to which it was attached.
General: Based on review of documentation, a staff member with a hire date of 02/11/19 failed to have documentation in the file or in a report from ECE-TRIS verifying PAHT training had been completed. Programming In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report Premises Not In Compliance
General: Based on a review of documentation, the child care center failed to reveal safety procedures for transporting a child, loading and unloading a child and providing adequate supervision of a child.
General: Observation of the Infant Room on 2/11/2020 from 12:07pm-12:28pm revealed three (3) staff members caring for twelve (12) children. Interview with a staff member working in the room revealed that the children ranged in age from eight-weeks-old through eleven-months-old causing the room to be over the group maximum group size for the age range of the children in care at the time of the survey. Director Requirements In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2
General: Based on review of documentation and interview, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulations. Review of staff files and the Early Care and Education Training Records Information System (ECE-TRIS) report revealed documentation of fifteen (15) hours of cabinet approved training was not presented for review at the time of survey for seven (7) staff members with the hire dates of 7/15/08, 1/3/11, 2/8/12, 8/29/16, 9/5/17, 11/13/17 and 2/19/18. In addition, the director acknowledged that documentation for the above-mentioned staff members was not on file at the time of survey because some of the classes taken to fulfill the fifteen (15) hours of training for the respective staff members were determined to be non-cabinet approved training. Programming In Compliance Premises In Compliance Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation In Compliance Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain children's records in accordance wih regulatory requirements. Upon request, the director did not present current immunization records for children with the enrollment dates of 5/20/16 and 11/20/17. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 2 Inspection Report Animals In Compliance
This change of location inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the child care center failed to maintain children’s records in accordance with regulations. Review of ten (10) children’s files revealed the written records for nine (9) children with enrollment dates 7/9/15, 7/8/15, 1/18/17, 6/16/16, 10/16/16, 5/16/16, 3/3/17, 2/22/16 and 4/11/16 failed to contain preferred hospital information. Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation In Compliance Animals In Compliance
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of Three/Four classroom, revealed the baseboard on the half wall was pulling away from the wall and chipping the paint. On the wall at the entrance to the classroom paint was chipped off exposing metal in the Two's classroom. Continued observation of the Toddler bathroom revealed a patch of baseboard peeling away from the wall. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area In Compliance Equipment In Compliance Transportation In Compliance Food Service In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report Children's Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on Review of Documentation and Interview, the child care center director failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Review of staff files revealed the staff member hired 5/18/16 listed an Indiana address on her Child Abuse & Neglect Check (CAN) completed 5/24/16. Continued review of staff files revealed an Indiana Criminal Records Check (CRC) was not on file for review at the time of survey for the staff member hired 5/18/16. Continued review of staff files revealed a staff member hired 11/18/15 listed an Ohio address on her Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) completed 12/1/15. Continued review of staff files revealed an Ohio Criminal Record Check (CRC) was not on file for review at time of survey for the staff member hired 11/18/15. Interview with director revealed the staff members hired 5/18/16 and 11/18/15 had worked alone with children in care. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 1 of 3 Inspection Report Employee Records Not In Compliance
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on Observation, review of records and interview, the child care center director failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed two (2) staff members working with eleven (11) children in the Three Year Room during the duration of the inspection. Review of records revealed the individuals working in the Three Year Room had hire dates of 9/8/15 and 3/14/16. Continued review of records revealed that the individual hired on 9/8/15 had a Child Abuse or Neglect (CAN) check that had been stamped “received” and “paid”; however did not have a date or initials indicating that the check had been completed. Ongoing review of the employee records revealed that the individual hired on 3/14/16 did not have a completed CAN presented for review. Interview with the director revealed that after speaking with Division of Child Care it was determined that the signatures on the CAN application had different dates, which resulted in the CAN check not being completed prior to being returned. Continued interview with the director revealed that the missing date and signature had not been observed prior to the inspection and the CAN check from the employee hired on 3/14/16 had not been returned by the time of the inspection.
General: Based on Observation, review of records and interview, the child care center director failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Observation revealed two (2) staff members working with eleven (11) children in the Three Year Room during the duration of the inspection. Review of records revealed the individuals working in the Three Year Room had hire dates of 9/8/15 and 3/14/16. Continued review of records revealed that the individual hired on 9/8/15 had a Child Abuse or Neglect (CAN) check that had been stamped “received” and “paid”; however did not have a date or initials indicating that the check had been completed. Ongoing review of the employee records revealed that the individual hired on 3/14/16 did not have a completed CAN presented for review. Interview with the director revealed that after speaking with Division of Child Care it was determined that the signatures on the CAN application had different dates, which resulted in the CAN check not being completed prior to being returned. Continued interview with the director revealed that the missing date and signature had not been observed prior to the inspection and the CAN check from the employee hired on 3/14/16 had not been returned by the time of the inspection.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Based on observation in the four (4) year old classroom, a 30 ounce bottle of Germ-X with a Keep Out of the Reach of Children was on the shelving unit that is located close to the entry door. Observed in the school-age class room, was a staff member's purse lying on the table and accessible to the children. The four (4) school-aged children observed attending were aged five (5) years to eight (8) years.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain the equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Based on observation, a set of overhead lights hanging in the area between the changing table and the sink, had 2 bulbs which were not in working order.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. Based on observation, three (3) high chairs in the infant room had dried food on the backs, sides and legs, and had not been kept clean. Based on observation in the outdoor play area, the double climbing structure had a blue piece of metal approximately six (6) inches long that was rusted with the metal curled and broken away from the structure. Based on continued observation, in the Toddler area of the playground, an orange, Little Tikes boat, and an animal ride-toy, did not have handles to hold to while riding.
This follow-up inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on observation and interview the facility failed to comply with staffing requirements. Observation of the playground on 4/21/14 revealed one staff supervising 17 children ages four to five years old. Continued observation of the playground revealed a separate area fenced for toddlers, which contained 16 children ages one year to two years old being supervised by three employees. Interview with staff on the playground revealed that all 16 toddlers were all grouped together while playing on the toddler playground. Interview with the director revealed that she did not realize the toddler children were in one large group together on the playground. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 1 of 2 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report Director Requirements
General: Based on observation and interview the director failed to assure the health, safety, and comfort of children in care. On 4/22/14 the surveyor stood at the door of the two year old classroom and had full view of the room. Observation of the two year old classroom revealed one staff (doh 1/14/13) supervising nine two year olds. During observation of this room, the staff (doh:1/14/13) abruptly grabbed a child's (doe:5/17/13) right forearm and yelled "Hey" and mumbled some words to the child. At that moment, the staff person observed the surveyor standing at the door and immediately let go of the child's arm and the staff person's face turned red. During exit interview the surveyor informed the owner of the incident she had observed take place in the two year old classroom. The owner commented that the child in question (doe: 1/14/13)had a history of behavior issues. Food Service
General: Based on Observation, the center failed to maintain equipment in accordance with regulatory requirements. The center failed to maintain bedding that was in good repair. Further observation of the bedding revealed that seven of the mats had torn or worn areas.
General: Based on Observation, and interview with the Director, the child care center failed to maintain children’s records in accordance with regulatory requirements. During review of children’s records it was revealed the center failed to obtain the name of the physician contact for the children with enrollment dates of 08/12/2013 and 09/23/2013. Further review of the documentation revealed the center failed to obtain emergency authorization for children enrolled on 07/24/2013 and 01/29/2013. Based on interview with the director she stated she was unaware of missing documentation.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the child care center failed to maintain employee’s records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Review of documentation present in the personnel file for each staff member revealed a staff member with a hire date of 03/25/2013 had written evidence of having completed new employee orientation from a cabinet approved source. However, further review revealed a completion date of 07/23/2013 which exceeded the ninety day timeframe for completion.
This change of space/change in capacity inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This investigation inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
This follow-up inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on review of documentation, it was determined the facility failed to provide documentation of a negative T.B. test for three staff members with the following hire dates: 8/21/06, 11/28/10, 12/7/07. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 7 of 39 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report 128 - CPR/First Aid Coverage 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 5 (3) At least one (1) person on duty and present with the children shall be currently certified by a cabinet-approved training agency in the following skills: (a)Infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and (b) Infant and child first aid. 1) CPR Not In Compliance Findings: General: Based on review of documentation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide documentation verifying that at least one person on duty and present with the children who has CPR certification during 6:30 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Monday-Friday. 2) First Aid Not In Compliance Findings: General: Based on review of documentation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide documentation verifying that at least one person on duty and present with the children who has First Aid certification during 6:30 a.m.-7:00 a.m. Monday-Friday. 131 - Adequate Substitute(s) 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 5 (6) Child-care centers shall have available in case of need: (a) One (1) qualified substitute staff person for a Type II child-care center; or (b) Two (2) qualified substitute staff persons for a Type I child-care center 1) Type I In Compliance 131 - Adequate Substitute(s) 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 5 (6) Child-care centers shall have available in case of need: (a) One (1) qualified substitute staff person for a Type II child-care center; or (b) Two (2) qualified substitute staff persons for a Type I child-care center 2) Type II Not Applicable 139 - Training 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 5 (14) A staff person with supervisory authority over a child shall complete the following: (a) Six (6) hours of cabinet-approved orientation within the first three (3) months of employment; (b) Nine (9) hours cabinet-approved child development training within the first year of employment; and (c) Fifteen (15) hours of cabinet-approved training during each subsequent year of employment. 1) Orientation In Compliance 2) 9 hours-first year In Compliance 3) 15 hours annually In Compliance 317 - Driver requirements 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 12 (18) A driver of a vehicle transporting a child for a center shall: (a) Be at least twenty one (21) years old; (b) Complete the background checks as described in 922 KAR 2:110; (c) Hold a current driver’s license which has not been suspended or revoked during the last five (5) years; (d) Not have had any convictions concerning vehicle operation in the past twelve (12) months; and (e) Not caused an accident which resulted in the death of a person. 1) Be 21 years old or over In Compliance 2) Background checks In Compliance 3) Drivers license In Compliance 4) No convictions for vehicle operation In Compliance 5) No accident causing death In Compliance Programming 169 - Program of Activities Followed 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 2 (4) The child-care center shall provide a daily planned program of activities: (a) Posted in writing in a conspicuous location with each age group and followed; 1) Posted Not In Compliance Findings: Room 6: Based on observation, it was determined the facility failed to post a current daily planned program of activites. The posted lesson plan was dated "March 4-March 8". Room 5: Based on observation, it was determined the facility failed to post a current daily planned program of activites. The posted lesson plan was dated "March 4-March 8". Room 1: Based on observation, it was determined the facility failed to post a current daily planned program of activites. The posted lesson plan was dated "February". An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 8 of 39 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report 2) Followed Not In Compliance Findings: Room 6: Based on observation, it was determined the facility failed to follow a current daily planned program of activites. The posted lesson plan was dated "March 4-March 8". Room 5: Based on observation, it was determined the facility failed to follow a current daily planned program of activites. The posted lesson plan was dated "March 4-March 8". Room 1: Based on observation, it was determined the facility failed to follow a current daily planned program of activites. The posted lesson plan was dated "February".
This renewal application inspection recorded no violations or advisories.
General: Based on observation, the area rug within the Three year-old room's dramatic play area was soiled in several places with a thick, unidentifiable, brown substance. Transportation In Compliance Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation and interview in the infant classroom, there were two (2) crib sheets that had dried urine stains. Interview with the staff revealed that one of the crib sheets had been soiled from the previous day. Therefore, the sheet was not changed immediately when soiled.
General: Based on observation, the saucer seat in the infant classroom had dried milk stains and food crumbs on the plastic overhang surrounding the saucer.
General: Based on observation, the refrigerator located in the infant classroom had a buildup of food particles and unknown debris on the inner shelves and freezer unit. Transportation In Compliance Kitchen Requirements In Compliance Food Service In Compliance Meal Planning/Center Provides Meals In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report Meal Planning/Center Does Not Provide Meals In Compliance Children's Records In Compliance Written Documentation In Compliance Posted Documentation Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to maintain the blue, turquoise and white area rug in the Kinder Prep 2 room. The edge of the rug was rolled causing it to be a tripping hazard. The surveyor tripped on the rug both times when entering into the room. Additionally three (3) high chairs were observed in the Infant room. Children were placed in each of the chairs for lunch. The chairs failed to have safety belts attached in the open slits of the seats, in which to secure the child. Transportation Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the health of the children was compromised by allowing a toilet plunger to be stored next to a toilet in the Kinder Prep's bathroom. Additionally, observation revealed six (6) styrofoam plates and a pair of plastic gloves lying on the changing table in preparation for lunch, compromising the health of the children. The changing mat had been removed from the table where the plates were distributed. Employee Records Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, the child care center failed to keep chemicals inaccessible to the children. Observation revealed the kitchen door was propped open throughout the survey. Two (2) gallon jugs of bleach, a container of Krud Killer, and an Ant Killer container box was observed under the sink, in a cabinet without a lock, in the kitchen with the door propped open. Hygienic Practices In Compliance First Aid/Medication In Compliance Outdoor Play Area Not In Compliance
General: Based on observation, several areas under the swings and two (2) yellow slides revealed plastic ground covering protruding from an insufficient amount of mulch. Equipment Not In Compliance
General: Based on review of documentation, the child care center failed to maintain records revealing policies and procedures relating to an emergency plan for evacuating the vehicle. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D @chfsky | CHFS.KY.GOV Page 2 of 3 Inspection Report
General: Based on interview and review of documentation, the child care center failed to have documentation revealing children's time on and off the bus from the last field trip. Interview with the staff in charge revealed she was unaware of the regulation. Food Service/Food Program In Compliance Food Service Not In Compliance
General: Based on Review of Documentation and Interview, the child care center director failed to assure compliance with regulatory requirements. Review of staff files revealed the staff member hired 5/18/16 listed an Indiana address on her Child Abuse & Neglect Check (CAN) completed 5/24/16. Continued review of staff files revealed an Indiana Criminal Records Check (CRC) was not on file for review at the time of survey for the staff member hired 5/18/16. Continued review of staff files revealed a staff member hired 11/18/15 listed an Ohio address on her Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) completed 12/1/15. Continued review of staff files revealed an Ohio Criminal Record Check (CRC) was not on file for review at time of survey for the staff member hired 11/18/15. Interview with director revealed the staff members hired 5/18/16 and 11/18/15 had worked alone with children in care.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulations. Review of staff files revealed a high school diploma, GED, or Commonwealth Child Care Credential was not presented for review at the time of survey for one (1) staff member hired 10/12/16. Programming Not In Compliance
General: Based on Observation, review of documentation and interview the child care center failed to comply with regulatory programming requirements. Observation of the Infant room from 9:50am to 10:05am revealed an infant sleeping on her stomach on a pillow inside a crib. Review of documentation revealed a signed waiver from a health professional stating the infant requires an alternate sleeping position was not presented for review at the time of survey. Continued observation of the infant room from 9:50am to 10:05am revealed two (2) infants sleeping in swing chairs in the back of the classroom. Interview with director revealed a waiver from a health professional was not on file at the time of survey. Premises Not In Compliance
General: Based on Observation, and interview, the child care center failed to maintain food service in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation in the Infant Room revealed four (4) bottles located in the refrigerator that failed to be individually labeled at the time of the inspection. Interview with the director revealed that the parent providing the specified bottles removes the labels each day that the staff place on the bottles and it is an ongoing issue.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Based on a review of documentation, staff members with hire dates of 03/23/15, and 03/23/15 failed to have a copy of a high school diploma, GED or qualifying documentation from a comparable educational entity, or a Commonwealth Child Care Credential as described in 922 KAR 2:250.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the child care center failed to maintain employee records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Based on a review of documentation, staff members with hire dates of 03/23/15, and 03/23/15 failed to have a statement from a health professional that the individual is free of active tuberculosis or a copy of negative tuberculin results.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Based on observation, the window in the four (4) year old room was open and was not screened to prevent the entry of insects and vermin from entering the room.
General: Based on Observation, the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Based on observation, the exhaust fans in the four (4) year old room, and in the two (2) year old room were not in working order. Hygienic Practices
General: Based on Review of Documentation, the child care center failed to maintain children's records in accordance with regulatory requirements. Based on a review of documentation, a child with an enrollment date of 10/18/14 failed to have contact information to enable a person in charge to contact a child's physician, contained in the file. Based on further review, a child with an enrollment date of 07/07/14, failed to have authorization by the parent for the child care center to seek emergency medical care for the child in the parent's absence.
General: Based on Review of Documentation, and interview the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of the restroom located in Room #3 revealed a visible build-up of dust on the outside cover of the exhaust fan. Further observation revealed when the sink basin filled with water it took approximately two minutes for it to completely drain. Observation of the sink located in the bathroom revealed the wall behind the top of the sink was peeling and had drywall exposed. Interview with the director revealed she was aware of the slow draining sink in the restroom and was in the process of addressing it.
General: Based on observation and interview the child care center failed to maintain the premises in accordance with regulatory requirements. Observation of Room #3 revealed the two fluorescent light bulbs in light fixture were not working. Further observation revealed a second fluorescent light fixture with one bulb not working.
General: Based on Observation, the center failed to comply with hygienic practices in accordance with regulatory requirements. Upon observation in the two-year room, a child exited the bathroom and was not assisted in hand washing with liquid soap and warm running water after toileting.
Room 6: Based on observation, it was determined the facility failed to post the proper diaper changing procedures in the diaper area. Animals 319 - Animal Requirements Not Applicable 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 13 (1) Animals shall be: (a) Supervised by an adult if in the presence of a child in care; and (b) Certified as properly vaccinated against rabies. 1) Supervised Not Applicable 2) Vaccinated Not Applicable 321 - Prohibited Animals Not Applicable 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 13 (3) Except if used as planned program activity in the control of an animal specialist, an animal that is considered undomesticated, wild, or exotic shall not be allowed at a child-care center. 1) Undomesticated Not Applicable 2) Wild Not Applicable 3) Exotic Not Applicable C.O. 13 - Corporation/ LLC/ Partnership 922 KAR 2:090 - Section 4 (3) If the applicant for licensure is a: (a) Corporation or a limited liability company, the application shall include a current certificate of existence or authorization from the Secretary of State; or (b) Partnership, the application shall include a written statement from each partner that the partnership is current and viable. 1) Corporation/LLC statement Not Inspected 2) Partnership statement Not Inspected
Room 5: Based on observation, revealed a toilet cleaning brush and plunger, which were assessible to children, were discovered in the classroom bathroom. Room 4: Based on observation, revealed a toilet cleaning brush, which was assessible to children, was discovered in the classroom bathroom. Room 3: Based on observation, revealed a toilet cleaning brush and plunger, which were assessible to children, were discovered in the classroom bathroom. Room 2: Based on observation, revealed a toilet cleaning brush, which was assessible to children, was discovered in the classroom bathroom. 191 - Inaccessible Items 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 3 (7) The following shall be inaccessible to a child in care: (a) Toxic cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides; (b) Knives and sharp objects; (c) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, and flammable liquids; (d) Plastic bags; (e) Litter and rubbish; (f) Bar soap; and (g) Personal belongings of staff. 1) Toxic cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides Not In Compliance Findings: Room 4: Based on observation, revealed "Clorox Toilet Cleaner", which was assessible to children, was discovered in an unlocked closet. 4) Plastic bags Not In Compliance Findings: Room 4: Based on observation, revealed a large plastic bag containing several smaller plastic bags, which was assessible to children, was discovered hanging on a hook in the classroom bathroom. Room 3: Based on observation, revealed a large black trash bag containing stuffed animals, which was assessible to children, was discovered atop a classroom shelf. Room 2: Based on observation, revealed a plastic bag containing clothing, which was assessible to children, was discovered hanging from a cubby hook. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 11 of 39 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report 7) Personal belongings of staff Not In Compliance Findings: Room 2: Based on observation, revealed a bottle of "Black Bronzer" labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" was discovered in an unlocked closet assessible to children. 191 - Inaccessible Items 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 3 (7) The following shall be inaccessible to a child in care: (a) Toxic cleaning supplies, poisons, and insecticides; (b) Knives and sharp objects; (c) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, and flammable liquids; (d) Plastic bags; (e) Litter and rubbish; (f) Bar soap; and (g) Personal belongings of staff. 2) Knives and sharp objects In Compliance 3) Matches, cigarettes, lighters, and flammable liquids In Compliance 5) Litter and rubbish In Compliance 6) Bar soap In Compliance 197 - Premises Requirements 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 4 Premises Requirements. (1) The premises shall be: (a) Suitable for the purpose intended; (b) Kept clean and in good repair; and (c) Equipped with a land-line telephone accessible to a room used by a child. 1) Suitable In Compliance 2) Clean In Compliance 3) Good repair In Compliance 4) Land-line phone accessible In Compliance 200 - Building Requirements 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 4 (4) The building shall be constructed to ensure the: (a) Building is: 1. Dry; 2. Adequately heated; 3. Ventilated; and 4. Well lit, including clean light fixtures: a. That are in good repair in all areas; and b. Shielded or have shattered proof bulbs installed; and 1) Dry In Compliance 2) Adequately heated In Compliance 3) Adequately ventilated In Compliance 4) Well Lit In Compliance 5) Clean Light Fixtures In Compliance 6) Lights good repair In Compliance 7) Shielded/shatter proof bulbs In Compliance 201 - Protected Items 922 KAR 2:120 - Section 4 (4) (b) Following are protected: 1. Windows; 2. Doors; 3. Stoves; 4. Heaters; 5. Furnaces; 6. Pipes; and 7. Stairs. 1) Windows In Compliance 2) Doors In Compliance 3) Stoves In Compliance An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Cabinet For Health and Family Services Page 12 of 39 Web site: http://chfs.ky.gov/ Inspection Report 4) Heaters In Compliance 5) Furnaces In Compliance 6) Pipes In Compliance 7) Stairs In Compliance
Room 1: Based on observation, it was determined the facility failed to follow safe sleep placement guidelines. At approximately 1:00 p.m. on 3/14/13, two separate infants were observed sleeping with a stuffed animal toy in their cribs.
General: Based on interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide documentation of a current staff schedule. 104 - Earthquake/Tornado Drills 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 3 (9) A written record of quarterly, practiced earthquake and tornado drills detailing the date, time, and children who participated; 1) Earthquake - conducted quarterly In Compliance 2) Earthquake - includes date In Compliance 3) Earthquake - includes time In Compliance 4) Earthquake - includes children who participated In Compliance 5) Tornado - conducted quarterly In Compliance 6) Tornado - includes date In Compliance 7) Tornado - includes time In Compliance 8) Tornado - includes children who participated In Compliance 105 - Fire Drills 922 KAR 2:110 - Section 3 (10) A written record of practiced fire drills conducted monthly detailing the date, time, and children who participated; 1) Date In Compliance 2) Time In Compliance 3) Children In Compliance 4) Conducted monthly In Compliance